A Finance Intelligence Unit report to FinMin had highlighted the quantum jump in suspicious transactions and the need for action against hoarders On October 27, two weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s crackdown on black money by demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, the Finance Intelligence Unit (FIU) wrote to the finance ministry on the urgent need to tighten the noose around those involved in suspicious financial dealings. A […]

We all love to eat this juicy and delicious fruit. Peach is a very popular fruit across the world for its unique flavour. The fruit is also used in several desserts as an ingredient. But not many people are aware of the health benefits this fruits gives to our body. Here are some of the health benefits of peach – Good for eyes Peaches contains rich amount of beta carotene […]

Republican Donald Trump stunned the world on Tuesday by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House. Here is your 10-point guide to the result of the US election: Mr Trump, 70, pledged in his victory speech to be a President “for all Americans.” He also said “We owe her (Hillary) a major debt of gratitude for her service.” A wealthy real-estate developer and former reality […]

The government is learnt to have been working on this proposal over the last two months Making one of his boldest moves since assuming power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will be withdrawn from circulation at midnight, saying this decision was taken to break the grip of corruption and black money. Addressing the nation on television at 8 pm, the Prime Minister […]

BBC’s wildlife documentary ‘Planet Earth II’ is one of the most talked about and anticipated series among wildlife enthusiasts because of four reasons – (a) It is the most expensive wildlife documentary ever made, (b) It took 10 years to film, (c) It promises to be one of the most amazing documentaries on wildlife ever and (d) It has been narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Last month, in October, BBC […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced demonetisation of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption According to an official statement by PM Modi, persons holding old notes of five hundred or one thousand rupees can deposit these notes in their bank or post office accounts from 10th November till close of […]

1) From midnight, the Rs 500 and Rs 1000 will cease to be legal tender. 2) The 500 and 1000 Rs notes can be submitted to the post offices and banks from 10th November to 30th December. 3) Those who can’t sumbit the notes within the deadline, can exchange it at Reserve Bank of India by providing a declaration. 4) On November 9 and in some places November 10, ATMs […]

Third eye, is known to mankind as the epic centre of power- it is the eye of wisdom; the eye of knowledge. It is said, we all are born with a third eye, but only a few are fortunate enough to have it opened in their lifetime. Energy point It is the energy point on the body that receives psychic messages and visions; clairvoyance, telepathy, seeing auras, chakras, ghosts and […]

An India-Pakistan love story has had a happy ending after Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj got the bride her visa. Naresh Tewani, from Jodhpur in north India, tweeted Ms Swaraj asking for help, after his Pakistani bride Priya Bachchani’s visa was delayed. The minister ensured that all 35 members of Ms Bachchani’s family got visas to attend the wedding on Monday. The couple have thanked Ms Swaraj for helping them at a […]

Even as I sit down to write about it I cannot help but remember a joke that’s doing the rounds on what’sapp recently- Choosing between Hillary and Trump is almost like choosing between Mulayam and Mayawati. While each candidate has a unique element that has pushed them thus far, I must say that given the current state of affairs in US as well as globally, making the final choice is […]